Four high-quality breast milk storage containers

Friday, March 27, 2020 - 07:30 in Health & Medicine

From pre-sterilized plastic to borosilicate glass. (Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash/)Pumping or expressing can be an excellent choice if you want to provide breast milk as nourishment for your infant but can’t always be there to breastfeed them. According to the CDC, you can store fresh breast milk up to four hours on a counter, up to four days in the fridge, and up to six months (or even a year) in the freezer under proper conditions. Storing breast milk is a highly personal choice, and there are multiple ways you can do so safely. Here are four solutions to help you design a plan that works for you.Affordable storage-only bags (Amazon/)If you prefer to pump or express milk into a bottle and then transfer it to a storage bag if needed, these BPA-free bags are a quality choice. Each bag holds about 6 ounces and is designed to stand upright...

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